Trailer for '50/50' cancer comedy debuts

Jonathan Levine's new comedy "50/50" looks pretty intriguing, as you can see for yourself in the trailer after the jump. The film, about a young man who learns he has cancer, stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard and Anjelica Huston.

Will Reiser, who battled cancer himself, penned the script, and early reviews from people who have seen the film indicate it's quite an honest and touching little film. I'm looking forward to it very much myself. Like I said, check out the trailer below. Doesn't this look quite promising?

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins cancer film

Joseph Gordon-Levitt will replace James McAvoy in Summit Entertainment's upcoming untitled cancer comedy Jonathan Levine is directing. The film was previously titled "I'm With Cancer," and Nicole Holofcener was set to direct. McAvoy dropped out recently.

The Hollywood Reporter says Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall will co-star. Seth Rogen will also appear in the film about a young man who learns he has cancer. The story is based on real-life experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's career reall has been taking off. He recently starred in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," and previously in "(500) Days of Summer." He's got "Elektra Luxx" and "Inception" coming soon. Details about McAvoy's departure are unknown.

James McAvoy is with cancer in new comedy

We haven't seen James McAvoy on the big screen for a while, but the "Wanted" star will soon return, don't worry. One project he just signed on to star in is an untitled cancer comedy directed by Nicole Holofcener. The fim was formerly known as "I'm With Cancer."

The Hollywood Reporter says McAvoy will play a young man who learns he has cancer. The story is based on real-life experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser, who was diagnosed with the disease himself but managed to battle it.

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